3只锰产业概念湘股今年均大涨

Core Insights - The price of electrolytic manganese has increased for 13 consecutive days, reaching an average price of 17,820 yuan/ton on December 18, marking a nearly 15% increase and the highest level since May 2022 [1] - The price surge is driven by multiple factors including supply contraction, cost support, and improved demand [1] Industry Overview - The main production areas for electrolytic manganese, such as Guangxi and Guizhou, are currently under pollution control measures, leading to reduced production from non-compliant small and medium-sized enterprises [1] - The increase in water and electricity costs during the dry season has further pressured production costs, prompting some small smelting enterprises to cut back on output [1] - Recent price increases in overseas manganese ore have also contributed to rising production costs, with estimates indicating that a $0.1/ton increase in manganese ore price raises electrolytic manganese production costs by approximately 80 yuan [1] - The commercialization of new battery technologies, such as lithium iron phosphate, has led to explosive growth in demand for high-purity electrolytic manganese [1] Company Analysis - Wikang New Energy: Focuses on the research, production, and sales of efficient battery materials. The company reported a net profit of -20.10 million yuan for Q3 2025, with a year-on-year growth rate of 88.34%. The stock price increased over 30% this year [2] - Xiangtan Electric: A well-known producer of electrolytic manganese dioxide, reported a net profit of 157.34 million yuan for Q3 2025, with a year-on-year decline of 35.56%. The company has a total production capacity of 12.2 million tons for electrolytic manganese dioxide and plans to expand its lithium manganese oxide capacity [3] - Hunan Youneng: Specializes in the research, production, and sales of lithium-ion battery cathode materials, leading the domestic market in lithium iron phosphate shipments. The company reported a net profit of 645.18 million yuan for Q3 2025, with a year-on-year growth rate of 31.51% [4]